Prepare against Bjarne Van Dijck
Belgium · World #8,855 classical · FIDE ID 239348
Our database contains 67 games by Bjarne Van Dijck, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bjarne Van Dijck's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bjarne Van Dijck before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,188 | 2,188 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,084 | 2,124 | Aug 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,990 | 2,083 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 23 | 14 | 30 | 34.3% |
| As White | 35 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 32 | 12 | 5 | 15 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bjarne Van Dijck's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bjarne Van Dijck's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 74.3% | 38.5% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 20.0% | 64.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 38.5% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Dijck usually continues Nf3 (18.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Dijck usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Dijck usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 64.3% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Dijck usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Dijck usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …a5 (14% of these games) — Dijck usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
Bjarne Van Dijck's chess games
All 67 games by Bjarne Van Dijck in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 23 wins, 14 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D74 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Julien Sclacmender | 2,269 | Charleroi Open | C41 |
| Sep 2022 | Zalan Nemeth | 2,010 | Antwerp World Uni Blitz Open | A04 |
| Jul 2019 | Geoffrey Guion | 2,006 | Charleroi Open | C45 |
| Jul 2017 | Etienne Cornil | 1,985 | ch-BEL Open | A45 |
| Sep 2022 | Abel Matovu | 1,929 | Antwerp World Uni Open | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL U14 | 2015 | 16 | 8.5 | 1,465 |
| Antwerp World Uni Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,862 |
| Antwerp World Uni Blitz Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,900 |
| Charleroi Open | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 2,055 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,940 |
| 19th Brasschaat Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,072 |
| 18th Brasschaat Open | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 2,151 |
| ch-BEL U16 | 2017 | 3 | 0 | 1,551 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bjarne Van Dijck's chess games?
67 games by Bjarne Van Dijck, from May 2015 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Bjarne Van Dijck has played.
What does Bjarne Van Dijck play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Bjarne Van Dijck opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bjarne Van Dijck answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Bjarne Van Dijck play as White?
As White, Bjarne Van Dijck's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bjarne Van Dijck play as Black?
As Black, Bjarne Van Dijck most often plays: Scotch Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Bjarne Van Dijck's FIDE rating?
Bjarne Van Dijck is currently rated 2,188 in classical chess, 2,084 in rapid and 1,990 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,188 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Bjarne Van Dijck played?
Our database contains 67 games by Bjarne Van Dijck, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 14 draws, 30 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bjarne Van Dijck?
67 games by Bjarne Van Dijck reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.